Jim Riggleman Stats & Facts
Jim Riggleman Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 71 Weight: 175 Born: Sunday, November 09, 1952 in Fort Dix, NJ USA Died: in , Debut: Last Game: Full Name: James David Riggleman
Cubs announcer Harry Caray remarks to the team’s skipper Jim Riggleman, “Well, my eyes are slanty enough, how ’bout yours?”, referring to Hideo Nomo
During a WGN pregame radio broadcast at Wrigley Field, Cubs announcer Harry Caray remarks to the team’s skipper Jim Riggleman, “Well, my eyes are slanty enough, how ’bout yours?”, referring to Hideo Nomo, the Japanese rookie hurler scheduled to start for the Dodgers. The veteran announcer, known for not backing off for his on-the-air off-handed comments, does issue an apology, calling the incident “unfortunate.”